ARTH 333 - Baroque Art

Institution:

Alfred University

Subject:

Art History

Description:

4 hours. This class will look at the art and architecture of 17th century Europe, from Bernini to Rembrandt, and look at the historical, political and religious context of this dynamic era. Among the issues to be discussed will be Counter Reformation spirituality and its impact on religious painting, urban planning and the rise of the modern city, the staging of kingship, the art market, the representation of gender roles and the rise of the art print. Course will consist of lectures, discussions on assigned readings, exams and a short research paper.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alfred.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 871-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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